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Sonoma County LGBTQI Pride is sponsoring the creation of The North Bay LGBTQI Historical Timeline. We are seeking photos of Sonoma County LGBTQI communities during 1970-90s. We need photos of people attending events, business and gathering locations, marches/demonstrations, other local happenings during those years. Please include descriptions with dates, locations and people’s names if possible(…)

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been several years since Julie Goldman (HBO, Showtime, LOGO, Bravo) has performed in Sonoma County. So, we’re bringing her out for a one-night only show! Julie Goldman’s stand-up is delightfully in-your-face, honest and aggressively funny. Headlining throughout the US at clubs, colleges, festivals and events; she’s been described as(…)

The Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights will hold public meetings in each of the five districts throughout the year. The goal is to increase visibility and awareness of the commission, build bridges with existing organizations, and provide a platform for the public to access information and participate in discussion on issues that are of(…)

Who will speak for you if you can’t speak for yourself? Live in accord with your beliefs and values. Fulfill the goals that have meaning for you. Enjoy your favorite comforts: Isn’t that how you should get to live right up to your last breath—even if a medical crisis means that you are unable to(…)

The exact number of same-sex married couples in the U.S. is unknown (the Census Bureau is still working toward making improvements to this measurement), but federal tax returns provide perhaps the closest estimation. After all, about 96 percent of married tax filers file jointly, according to the Tax Policy Center. A new report from the(…)

We are offering our ver first LGBTQ training in Spanish “LGBTQ en Español” to better serve our Spanish-speaking young people and their families. This is one part of LGBTQ Connection’s new Latino LGBTQI Youth inclusion project funded by the LGBTQI Giving Circle. Presently, Sonoma County has essentially ZERO LGBTQ Spanish- speaking resources. Let’s change that;(…)

The Sonoma County Pride (SCP) will produce its annual Pride Parade and Festival in Santa Rosa, returning to the heart of Sonoma County where previous Pride events enjoyed crowds numbering in the thousands. The move to Santa Rosa from Guerneville will allow the event to thrive and grow. The location will provide improved accessibility to:(…)